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Carter: Finding Home at Northwestern as a First-Gen & Low-Income Student

Carter: Finding Home at Northwestern as a First-Gen & Low-Income Student

Posted on October 22, 2019October 22, 2019 by Admissions Blog
One thing that I certainly wasn’t prepared for when I got Northwestern was how important my social identities would become. I think it’s true of a lot of high school experiences that conversations... Read More
Danny: Making the Most of Northwestern Res Halls

Danny: Making the Most of Northwestern Res Halls

Posted on August 27, 2019August 27, 2019 by Admissions Blog
For many incoming students, coming to Northwestern will mark the first time they ever lived in a residential hall given Northwestern’s two year live-on requirement. Students who grew up sharing room... Read More
Danny—#SESPLOVE: Finding Home in Our School of Education and Social Policy

Danny—#SESPLOVE: Finding Home in Our School of Education and Social Policy

Posted on July 24, 2019July 24, 2019 by Admissions Blog
I often get a few curious looks when I tell people I study Social Policy in the School of Education and Social Policy. When people ask me what the School of Education and Social Policy (SESP as we cal... Read More
Kendyl: Looking Back - Three Things I Didn’t Expect My First Year

Kendyl: Looking Back – Three Things I Didn’t Expect My First Year

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Admissions Blog
Like many people, I started college with a slew of expectations about academics, lifestyle, and experiences I’d have. Though I thought I had a good sense of what to expect, I found it impossible (in... Read More
Danny: My College Search as a First-Generation College Applicant

Danny: My College Search as a First-Generation College Applicant

Posted on July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 by Admissions Blog
With summer upon us, many high school students often begin their college research time during this time. Reflecting on my own college search, applying to college was a complicated process for me. As a... Read More
Rey: Juggling Club Sports and Academics

Rey: Juggling Club Sports and Academics

Posted on July 5, 2019July 10, 2019 by Admissions Blog
Upon entering college, I felt really anxious about balancing my school work with a time-intensive club. Even in high school, I remember one of my biggest issues was balancing academics with sports. I ... Read More
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